Grand Canyon Education (GCE) is seeking an Assistant Graphic Designer to support the mission of Grand Canyon University through GCE's Marketing department.
Position Summary/Purpose:
The purpose of this position is to collaborate with and/or assist Marketing team members to strategize, concept and execute creative projects.
Responsibilities Related to Purpose:
- Collaboratively ideate, develop, and design large-scale creative campaigns.
- Implement conceptual direction to produce print and digital collateral while adhering to brand standards.
- Actively seek and openly receive feedback for your work.
- Work closely with designers, copywriters, and project managers to deliver the utmost attention to craft and detail on every project.
- Assist full-time team of creatives in executing design content needs as they arise.
Qualifications:
- *** MUST PROVIDE PORTFOLIO samples, please attach your file, or provide your URL. Applicants without portfolio samples will NOT be considered. ***
- Portfolio with samples of work, showcasing skillset is required.
- Full-time GCU student working toward BA in Advertising and Graphic Design.
- Proficiency in Adobe InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop.
- Understanding of typography, color, and composition.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Public speaking and presentation skills are required and a part of the job.
- Ability to understand and follow internal processes.
- Nimble creative and strategic thinking skills.
- Strong attention to detail, organized and self-motivated.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as member of a remote team.
- Available to work a minimum of 16 hours per week.
Experience/Education:
Grand Canyon University is committed to a student first policy. Therefore, all applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements to be considered for student employment:
- Enrolled at GCU as a full-time student in a Bachelor’s program or Master’s program.
- Retain a 2.0 GPA as a Bachelor level student or a 3.0 GPA as a Master level student.
- Maintain good financial and academic (SAP) standing with the University.
You may be subject to termination if you fall below the minimum requirements.
Benefits:
- Organized training sessions from industry leaders with over 30+ years of experience.
- Mentoring and support from our full-time team of creatives.
- Complete range of training courses and projects to enable you to be a driving force in your professional development and help you on your career trajectory.
- Create award-winning campaigns and submit to local and national design award competitions — our students have won numerous awards including Student Gold, Silver and Bronze Addys.
- Additional learning opportunities through tours, LinkedIn Learning and Phoenix Design Week’s yearly conference.
- Build lasting career connections by working at one of the largest ad agencies in The Valley.
Pay Rate: Minimum Wage
Anticipated End Date : June 30, 2027
Number of Openings: 1
Manager: Department – Diana Cheek, Art Director
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Grand Canyon University is a private Christian university based in Phoenix, Arizona, that offers a wide range of online and in-person degree and certificate programs.
